Monthly Archives: March 2011

Win a Kobo eReader!

Show off your writing skills by participating in our short story contest. We give you the first line -”I woke up in the year 3011…” and you give us a story.

Stories must be 1,000 words or less.

Stories may be submitted in a branch or here in the comments by April 30.

First prize writer will win a Kobo eReader and first place blue ribbon. Two runners up will receive bags of CCPL goodies with a journal.

Your stories become the property of the Clermont County Public Library and will not be returned after the judging.

Need some help or inspiration?

* Books about authorship
* Creative writing
* Short story writing

Just Bead It

Join crafter extraordinaire Laura Settle at the Amelia Branch on Saturday, March 19 at 2:00p.m. to learn the basics of beading and jewelry making. This is the first of a recurring series on jewelry making.

Everyone attending will make a pair of earrings.

Space is limited so call (513) 752-5580 or visit the branch to reserve your spot.

Further resources:

* Beadwork
* Jewelry making

Tech Trek Day 5

teen tech trek
The fifth and final clue –

It’s a place to read and comment
On books, movies, and music.
Check out award winners, staff picks.
It’s the library’s web log.

Enter your guess in the comments below to be entered into a drawing for a flash drive.

And as a bonus, everyone who’s participated this week will be entered into a drawing for an EyeClops Mini Projector!

Tech Trek Day 2

teen tech trek

Here’s today’s hint -

Mark Zuckerberg, Facesmash, Harvard U
Sign up to belong.
You know you want to.
The Social Network,
Show your profile, share your pics.
Can 600 million be wrong?

Leave your guess in the comments and one of you will win a flash drive!

Bonus round – Like us on today’s answer and you’ll have a chance to win a nom candy bouquet!